Ellen Ratner is the bureau chief for the Talk Media News service. She is also Washington bureau chief and political editor for Talkers Magazine. In addition, Ratner is a news analyst at the Fox News Channel.

Monday, December 17th, 2007 by Ellen Ratner -- Everyone likes a pretty Christmas – a Christmas filled with family, lights, decorating and giving. None of us wants a season where joy is based on someone else's more…

Monday, December 3rd, 2007 by Ellen Ratner -- Here's a modern proverb about an ancient land: After one week in Israel/Palestine, you're qualified to write a book; spend a month, and you can write an article; more…

Monday, November 26th, 2007 by Ellen Ratner -- Thanksgiving is gone, and the Christmas season is upon us. It is a time to think about how we can be responsive to others. I am particularly mindful more…

Monday, November 19th, 2007 by Ellen Ratner -- This Thursday America will engage in an annual ritual celebrated since 1863 after Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a national holiday. This is an excellent time of year to more…

Monday, November 12th, 2007 by Ellen Ratner -- In three short months, the country will be graced (cursed?) with a Republican and a Democratic candidate for president. Sure the race will still technically be in primary more…

Monday, October 29th, 2007 by Ellen Ratner -- Yesterday on "Fox and Friends," Jim Pinkerton and I debated a Fox news poll concerning children and the availability of contraception. Fifty-seven percent said giving contraceptives to children more…

Monday, October 22nd, 2007 by Ellen Ratner --
U.S. Rep. Ron Paul
I attended my second college football game last weekend. The United States Air Force Academy Falcons handily defeated the Wyoming Cowboys, (alma mater of more…

Monday, October 15th, 2007 by Ellen Ratner -- Getting up Friday morning, I immediately checked the Web to find out if former Vice President Al Gore received the Nobel Peace Prize. He did, and I was more…

Monday, October 8th, 2007 by Ellen Ratner -- Last week I wrote about the "No Child Left Behind" bill, which is currently up for reauthorization in Congress. I received several e-mails asking me, "Where in the more…